Fava Beans: A Major Winter Crop
Fava beans are one of the most important winter crops. El Meir provides improved variety seeds.
Recommended Varieties
- Giza 843 - high yield
- Giza 3 - early maturity
- Sakha 1 - disease resistant
Planting Time and Method
- October - November
- On rows 60 cm apart
- 2 seeds per hole/30 cm spacing
Fertilization
Fava beans fix nitrogen, focus on super phosphate from El Meir.
Pest Control
Cotton leafworm and aphids using safe Acta pesticides.
